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Friday, February 10, 2012

Friends With Benefits

No...not those kinds of friends with benefits! I'm talkin' about friends who know the manager of a big thrift store and arrange to get you in the store and warehouse before opening hours!

Yesterday I took a drive to my friend L's town about an hour away. They have a great thrift store that is only open 2 days each week - and we had backstage passes! We were on a mission to go through their buttons to restock supplies, but of course we got sidetracked in every direction.

And do you want to know what why I don't mind driving an hour to visit this thrift store (and my friend)? Here's a bit of the view along the way between my town and her town. This is what a typical winter day looks like in West Sweden. No Photoshop. Perhaps it's no wonder that I often describe the weather here as 'gray'. Just 'gray'. But the scenery is divine!

Well hello there! My name is Mike and I started Blue Velvet Chair as a collection point for the best recycled and repurposed DIY inspiration from around the world. Have a seat in the blue velvet chair, kick up your feet, and enjoy!